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First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach’s steeple is visible for miles out to sea, a longtime landmark for boaters. A smaller tower from the original 1924 building (at right) marks the church’s Fellowship Hall. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

First Presbyterian, whose home includes South County’s first barrier island church, celebrates 100 years

Related: First Presbyterian laments losing co-pastor to new job

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  She’s a petite pescatarian with green eyes and perky ears. Her brown hair is highlighted with streaks of black and apricot. Something about her staggering gait is endearing. She’s a cute little cat with thyroid and neurological issues and she recently moved into our house. Pippi had been the office cat for The Coastal Star for 11 years. She ruled the roost since she was a tiny kitten — shredding her stuffed mice across the floor and inspecting everyone’s carried-in lunch. Through the years…

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